Response from Emerald Isle Realty, Inc - 03/29/2013

Manager's response:

I agree, the location, layout, and decor of Mira Mar makes this an excellent choice when deciding on a vacation property. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you will return soon. Please call us when you begin making plans for your next Emerald Isle vacation - 1-888-832-0140.

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Raleigh

Beautiful home!

Left on 10/04/2012 for a stay in September 2012 | A FlipKey verified reviewer

Spotlessly clean, well appointed, spacious, lovingly maintained, great floor plan! We hated to leave at the end of our week! Read more

Response from Emerald Isle Realty, Inc - 10/04/2012

Manager's response:

I'm so pleased to know that you enjoyed your Emerald Isle vacation while staying at Mira Mar. I agree, this home is very well maintained and provides all one needs to enjoy a great week at the beach. Please call us when you're ready to make reservations for your next vacation - 1-888-832-0140.

JB
NC

Our favorite place to stay at the beach!

Left on 06/14/2012 for a stay in May 2012 | JB

We have been going to EI for many years and have rented several cottages from EI Realty over that time. We found and stayed in Mira Mar last year (2011) and were thrilled with it, so much so we opted to reserve it again for 2012 using the "same place, same time" reservation option. The home is beautifully decorated and is quite new. It has an upside-down layout so the kitchen and living area are on the top floor where a spectacular view of the ocean is to be had, especially from the covered deck. The master bedroom is on the second floor and has a covered deck adjoining it. The televisions are great. There are 3 HD televisions, 2 with blu-ray players. There are standard def TVs in the smaller bedrooms. There is a whole-house sound system so bring your favorite CDs or your iPod to enjoy that (won't mate with the iPod Nano!). The beds are comfortable and the linens are provided and the beds made already. The kitchen is quite nice with great appliances, however we found it to be a little sparse for some of the items needed for cooking. Nothing you can't manage easily.

All in all, this is a wonderful place to stay (I wish I could buy it!). It sits up on a "hill" on the second row making the yard much higher than the beach. Add the fact that it is a 3 story home and you will understand why the views of the ocean are so great.
One caveat: if you have any physical difficulty climbing stairs, this home may be a challenge for you. Everything happens on the 3rd floor and it can be a very long climb for someone who has limitations with stairs.

Response from Emerald Isle Realty, Inc - 06/14/2012

Manager's response:

Thank you for your review of your stay at Mira Mar. It pleases me to know that you've enjoyed this home for two years and I hope you'll continue to enjoy vacations here. Please call us when you begin making plans for your 2013 vacation and we'll happily reserve this cottage for you again - 1-888-832-0140.

Larry Litle
PA

Family memories of 2011

Left on 10/06/2011 for a stay in August 2011 | Larry Litle

The location was great. The beach was fantastic. The house was great, well furnished, very clean. The only down side was 3 floors, with the kitchen being on the top floor. Read more

Response from Emerald Isle Realty, Inc - 10/06/2011

Manager's response:

Thank you for your review of your stay at Mira Mar. I agree, this home is very well furnished and exceptionally clean. I am sorry to hear that you didn't like the reverse floor plan. This is often a desirable option for guests as views are optimized from the top level of the home and the common areas are where most families congregate. Certainly, let our vacation planners know that you want to avoid this feature and we'll find you a home without it. Please call us when you begin making plans for your next vacation - 1-888-832-0140.

The Parkers
Pa.

This is a great house

Left on 09/21/2011 for a stay in September 2011 | The Parkers

Loved Mira Mar. Beautiful home and extremely well decorated. A 3 story reverse floor plan can make you wish for fewer steps but the views are worth the climb. Well furnished but the couch cushions could be replaced, you sink in quite a bit. Great dishes. Excellent electronics with music intercom. Well located regardless of where you like to visit (Beaufort or Swansboro). Excellent price. We have a condo rental, guests were in so we went to Mira Mar, and we know how hard it is to keep your place feeling like a home. Some renters work hard against you. This is a wonderful house. The owners care and it shows. Thank you. Read more

Response from Emerald Isle Realty, Inc - 09/21/2011

Manager's response:

Thank you for your review of your stay at Mira Mar. I'm so pleased to know how much you enjoyed your time at this home and I'm so pleased to know that you found it to feel like a home rather than a rental. If you ever find yourself longing for some time at the beach, but your condo is rented then please call us again to book this or another home - 1-888-832-0140.

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Cape Carteret

Girls Gone Fishing for a Vacation

Left on 09/14/2011 for a stay in September 2011 | A FlipKey verified reviewer

A group of us girls stayed at Mira Mar and it was the perfect house for a girls getaway. We normally stay in Hatteras during this week and fish in a surf fishing tournament, but this year we had to move our vacation to Emerald Isle. It was a first time visit for my friends. We caught blue fish in the surf and enjoyed playing games at night. The covered porch allowed us to watch the waves and with the awesome views, everyone got a sense of what makes Emerald Isle so special. We rented bicycles from Island Essentials and the bike path lead us to some great shopping.
We'd like to thank the homeowners for sharing this lovely home and we'd recommend this house to anyone. Read more

Response from Emerald Isle Realty, Inc - 09/14/2011

Manager's response:

Thank you for your review of your stay at Mira Mar. It pleases me to know that you and your friends enjoyed a great vacation and had the opportunity to discover many of the things which Emerald Isle has to offer. I hope you will return for your next girls getaway. Please call us when you begin planning - 1-888-832-0140.

J.Jones
NC

Great week, great weather, good house

Left on 08/24/2011 for a stay in August 2011 | J.Jones

We had a good week at Mira Mar Two concerns: we had major problems with ants--lost some of our food to hundreds of ants everyday--the ant traps you sent may make long term difference, but not during the week. Second, the house requires lots of stair climbing, up and down constantly--good exercise for some but difficult for my wife recovering from cancer--still, a great location and a comfortable house for us and the ants.

Perfect stay

Left on 08/16/2011 for a stay in August 2011 | Becky Herron

Mira Mar was a wonderful house for a beach vacation. The house was beautifully decorated, well equipped, and had a perfect view. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Emerald Isle in Mira Mar and would not hesitate to return next summer.

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